Colonial Times and the Revolution Words for the NYS SS Test


Write down some of the answers to the following questions:



1) What was the consitutional convention? Why do you think it happened?
The constitutional convention was a meeting of delegates to frame a constitution.

2) Why is the country of America linked to having independence? Why do you think our founding fathers felt that independence was so important?


3) Do you think it was difficult for our ancestors to immigrate to other countries? Why or why not?


4) Why do you think the British Parliment passed the Quartering Act? Did it help anyone? Did it hurt anyone?


5) If you wanted to immigrate to the United States, yet could not afford to pay for your ocean voyage across, how would you feel about being an indentured servant?